But they know they’re up against it here, with the Premier League leaders coming to town in excellent form. The Saints haven’t kept a clean sheet in four and that will undoubtedly be a huge worry for Claude Puel.

Liverpool have been so impressive to this point, scoring 30 goals in 11 games, with Jurgen Klopp’s intensity blowing teams away more often than not.

The Reds have won four of their six away games so far and will be confident of getting a result at St Mary’s on Saturday, considering they’ve won three of their last four trips there.

Liverpool are sweating over the fitness of Philippe Coutinho, who is struggling with a bit of a knock to his ankle. Danny Ings, Sheyi Ojo, Joe Gomez and Mamadou Sakho are all definitely ruled out. Daniel Sturridge will be hoping to start up top.

Key Points

Southampton’s last five: D/W/D/L/L

Liverpool’s last five: W/D/W/W/W

Key Stat: Liverpool have scored 40 goals in their 14 competitive games so far this season, which is their best tally after 14 games since 1895.

Key Player: Philippe Coutinho – The Brazilian playmaker has been in sensational form so far this season and has scored in three of his last four trips to St Mary’s Stadium. Expect him to be at the heart of everything Liverpool do going forward on Saturday.

Score Prediction

Southampton 1-3 Liverpool – There should be goals here between two of the league’s most attacking sides. Liverpool, however, look far too good at the moment and are deservedly top of the table. They will be looking for a fourth-straight Premier League win on Saturday and the Saints don’t look in a position to stop them.